The San Mateo Teachers' Association is the teachers' union for San Mateo and Foster City School District. The district encompasses 20 local elementary and middle schools. As an association we are dedicated to providing students in our district with the best education possible, in both the realms of education and social/emotional well-being. We represent the rights and working conditions for all of our members. SMETA is affiliated with the California Teacher's Association and the National Education Association.